Couple donates NT$1.8 million transport vehicle to aid elderly in remote Namaxia District

A heartwarming act of generosity is set to significantly improve the lives of elderly residents in the remote Namaxia District of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Local couple Zhuang Zixian and Liu Yifu have donated a long-term care transportation vehicle, valued at approximately NT$1.8 million (US$55,000), to the Namaxia District Health Center.

The donation addresses a critical need in the district, where the elderly population constitutes a significant portion of the residents. With 726 individuals aged 55 and above out of a total population of 3,111, the district faces challenges in providing accessible medical and long-term care services. The health center, serving as a community integrated service center, estimates around 147 individuals require long-term care, with 161 already utilizing services, highlighting the urgent and increasing demand.

Liu Yifu, inspired by her family's long-standing commitment to public welfare, including donations of accessible transport vehicles, felt a calling to contribute. Her professional background as a physical therapist, where she provided hands-on care for vulnerable individuals with disabilities and the elderly, deepened her understanding of the hardships faced by seniors in remote areas. She and her husband, driven by a spirit of gratitude, decided to translate their compassion into tangible action.

The newly launched long-term care vehicle will integrate with existing transportation services, including the "Happy Yellow Bus," taxis, and medical transport, to create a seamless medical transfer network. This initiative aims to expand transport capacity in the remote region and ensure that the elderly can access necessary medical appointments and long-term care services more conveniently. The health bureau is also working with various organizations to establish more community-based long-term care stations and a daycare center, further strengthening the care infrastructure in Namaxia.

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With gratitude in their hearts, they decided to turn practical action into great love, hoping that this long-term care vehicle can become a reliable support for the elderly in Namaxia to seek medical treatment with peace of mind.